The show is directed by Adrian Berry (Artistic Director of Jacksons Lane) and Massimiliano Rossetti (Artistic Director of Lost in Translation) and offers high quality, accessible circus in the form of a brand-new circus cabaret for the 21st Century.
A spokesperson for the event said: “A sizzling, scintillating night of daring feats with fun and fantastic performance, Luminosa is a ‘don’t miss’ night out with aerial, acrobatics, Chinese pole, live music by Peter Reynolds and more. Expect cutting-edge dance in the sky, jaw-dropping juggling, tipsy hoop swirling and laughter in this feel-good show from some of the very best of British and international circus artists.”
Guinness World record holder, strong man Massimiliano Rossetti will perform the rarely seen Korean Cradle with his acro partner and highly ranked junior gymnast Roisin Morris. On stage with Massimiliano Rossetti and Roisin Morris will be aerialist Tilly Mae, aerial hoop artist Danielle Summer, foot juggler Valerie Jauregui and straps performer Holly Downey.
Joining the Lost in Translation crew will be Sadiq Ali on Chinese pole, Zaki Musa on flying pole and Joana Dias on aerial hoop.
Lost in Translation’s core company will be complemented by three stellar circus artists for the UK tour of Luminosa alongside local guest artists at each venue.
Other artists will rotate into the show throughout the tour including Lost in Translation co-founder Annabel Carberry bringing her flair and style to hula hoops, Lawrence Swaddle with his talented acrobatics and handstand artist and high-level artistic gymnast Tasha Rushbrooke.
Live music for the event will be provided by Peter Reynolds (composer for acclaimed show Hogwallops).
The company will work with Extraordinary Bodies and Upswing to employ a revolving cast of freelance circus artists and creatives throughout the tour. Keeping the show adaptable and relevant, local guest artists will join the core cast of seven for each venue giving it a bespoke edge.
Luminosa will take many guises on tour. For example, ‘Little Luminosa’ will offer a special daytime version of the cabaret show for all the family while some venues will also host an experimental late night show with a more risqué feel and post-show DJs.
Artists will lead free circus outreach programmes in areas of social deprivation throughout the tour.
The Oxford Playhouse date is 27 October.
The show’s run time is approximately 70 minutes.
More information can be found at https://www.oxfordplayhouse.com/
More information about Luminosa and its tour can be found at https://www.jacksonslane.org.uk/whats-on/
Photo credit - Luke MacGregor
